Church Quote by N.T. Wright
![“[re: I Corinthians 15:34,58] "The present life of the church, in other words, is not about "soul-making," the attempt to produce or train disembodied beings for a future disembodied life. It is about working with fully human beings who will be reembodied at the last, after the model of the Messiah.” quote by N.T. Wright](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c3d/n-t-wright-1173_church_re-i-corinthians-15-34-58-the-present-li_2315826.jpg)
““[re: I Corinthians 15:34,58] "The present life of the church, in other words, is not about "soul-making," the attempt to produce or train disembodied beings for a future disembodied life. It is about working with fully human beings who will be reembodied at the last, after the model of the Messiah.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Letter to the Corinthians, 2004
The church’s purpose is to nurture fully human lives now, not to create disembodied souls for a future existence.
In simple terms: Focus on living humans now, not future spirits.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize present human relationships.
Themes
theology
anthropology
community
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- pastoral counseling
- church leadership
- ethical teaching
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
soul-making
embodiment
eschatology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect how we treat the vulnerable?
- What responsibilities arise from seeing life as fully embodied?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the significance of personal spiritual development.
![“T]he church is not a place. It's not a building. It's not a preaching point. It's not a spiritual service provider. It's a people - the new covenant, blood-bought people of God. That's why Paul said, 'Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her' (Eph. 5:25). He didn't give himself up for a…” quote by Mark Dever](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7a4/mark-dever-3175_blood_t-he-church-is-not-a-place-it-s-not-a-bu_3297.jpg)
